Here is a selection of kid-friendly things to do and family-friendly events in and around Orange County this weekend. Please check with the venues for updated prices.

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FRIDAY

Girls for science: This program is designed to show girls in fourth through sixth grade how exciting science can be. Class includes interactive experiments. 3:30 p.m. March 22 and 30 at Brea Branch Library, Civic Center. Free. 714-671-1722

Shark Lagoon Night: Guests will have the opportunity to touch bamboo sharks and see large sharks such as sandtigers as well as rays in the Aquarium’s Shark Lagoon. Coffee, hot cocoa, beer, wine, desserts and snacks are available for purchase. 6-9 p.m. at Aquarium of the Pacific, 100 Aquarium Way, Long Beach. Free. 562-590-3100, ext. 0

Easter Eggcitement and Spring Carnival: Bring the whole family as kids 12 and under are able to take part in the Easter egg hunt. Crafts and face painting, games, bounce house, meet and greet with the Easter Bunny and storytime. 8 a.m.-2 p.m. at Kraemer Park, 201 N. Bradford Ave., Placentia. Free; some activities and food require purchased tickets. 714-528-1906, ext. 212

Boot Camp for New Moms: Workshop for women in their third trimester of pregnancy with their first baby. Topics include parenting as a team, mommy brain chemistry, how to cope with pressures of motherhood and returning to work/staying home. 9 a.m.-noon at Las Lomas Community Park, Federation Way, Irvine. $15. 949-754-9067

Brea Baptist Church Car Show: Cars from all over Southern California gather at this show including hot rods, sports cars, muscle cars, trucks, antique police cars and fire trucks, military vehicles and more. Special appearance by the Blues Brothers and the bluesmobile in a car chase with a 1970s highway patrol vehicle. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at Brea Baptist Church, 217 E. Birch St. Free. 714-330-3565

"Cinderella": The classic tale is performed with life-size puppets. 10 and 11:30 a.m. at Segerstrom Center for the Arts, 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa. $19-$39. 714-755-5799

Saturday Family Fun - Shark Sleuths:During this hour-long program, parents and their 4 to 6-year-olds will touch real shark teeth, practice swimming like a shark, take a guided tour of Shark Lagoon, make a shark hat to take home and then stay after class to visit the aquarium. 10-11:30 a.m. at Aquarium of the Pacific, 100 Aquarium Way, Long Beach. $40 per adult/child pair; $17 per additional guest. 562-590-3100

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